LIGATURE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

ligature

noun

ˈli-gə-ˌchu̇r

Definition of ligature

as in chain

something that physically prevents free movement the surgeon tied a ligature around the tube to keep it in place

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as in bond

a uniting or binding force or influence a common language is often the ligature that unites the people of a nation

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Noun

Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Raven-Flint wants to eliminate elemental fluorine The more unusual part of the company’s approach is its Corvus Route, a proprietary uranium conversion process designed to eliminate elemental fluorine gas from the production chain.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chain

Noun

Hart kept her accessories simple with a dainty gold pendant necklace and a bright blue leather bracelet featuring a silver hardware buckle.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026
The Xchkrm Anti-theft Phone Wrist Strap slips around your wrist like a bracelet and features an adjustable buckle to secure your phone against potential drops or theft.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of bracelet

Noun

As the affiliate industry grows, particularly for fashion brands and beauty brands which increasingly route a growing share of sales through such links, the answer is getting harder to parse.

— Tom Matsuda, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Down the line, the cofounders will eventually add in affiliate links from programs like ShopMy and other equivalents.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of link

Noun

Users can think about it like a USB-C cord, which standardizes how information is transmitted between devices.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Bruney was bleeding heavily, so fellow triathlete Matthew Davis, a wilderness first responder, used the cord on his swim buoy as a tourniquet, the outlet reported.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of cord

Noun

Samba has ties to the Brazilian Carnival tradition, so Anna picks out a floral fabric and designs a skirt with feather-style panels that will move around with the dancer.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
While Liang’s ties with the government have strengthened, his tech bets appear to be a convergence with Beijing’s priorities rather than state-directed, Wang noted.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of tie

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